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>ECsLTtET LsTtES IOEsS Runs AwAY.-Satur-
0Af ;.ctv1 IA h. horse AS ~cleti Secretary La
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:ii Id - f,. = l-,:.cc frightened and ran away
u" "a 5tl' TIE = w. Stopped ~ PENNSYLVANIA
.ttAu. ~ C1-...;H-' WIN street ear. The driver
Ih-osi''rt johnson, MS thrown out anu slightly
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Miss s. ". Kelly, London Medaist, and Miss NJ
Kelly. Principals.
Medals awarded in life classes in June, 1887.
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The NATIoSii. EIfL,.s--ilic National Rifles haze,
sl-C'l mex OJ t'ii ~ directors fer the clisil-
iHs s".er a. fpIOt~: -IssisI-, = oyster J. o. Man
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JULIUS LASsEUR6H, 3I5 9TH St, will sell this
week lot of nIiSt Carpets and Rugs In mOquettes,
body Brussels and tapest ~. AT IwO-thiriS value.
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PREFERRED 10 GO 40 JAIL--Tn1S morning in the
Police court RirEdrd stewart, colOred. pleaded
mot guilty 10 charge oI aS5aultiug Orlando
King, the cOlo-ed messenger in the health office
The Latter testified that h assisted Officer Daily in
making an SrreSt, and on his way back q man
named BrOOaS said: Her ; The - OF who
helped the poll eGan-" The defendant said: LETS
XIII the - OF -, and struck witness over the
eye. stewart was rned -. lie had left collateral
for his appearance, but he preferred TO 20 to 1ail
rather than pay the money, and his - was re-
turned TO him
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1NDiCTGENTS--The grand jury to-day reported
true bills OF indictment against VIM Nicholson
Tor larceny; james DNC Tor assault with intent
10 kill; Edward Henson and Benjamin Payne for
Larceny frOin the person: Isaiah BROW Tor second
pnen>c petit larceny. Thomas ShOrtle for assault
with intent 10 KILL and Elizabeth Betters for lar
ceny. and Merc ahlumrneii Tor one wreck
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
THANKSGIVING.

At a meeting of the pastors OF
this city it was decided to hold
union Thanksgiving services in the
M. q. Church, South, and in the
Baptist Church in order to accom-.
modate all that desire to attend
Rev. Vardeman will preach in the
former and Rev. Higbee in the lat.
ter church. A collection for the
poor will be taken at these services
and contributions are solicited.
The following committee has
been appointed to received and dis
burse all moneys and provisions
received: Mrs. Judge Forrest
Mrs. DR.. Russell, Mrs. J. M. Mar
maduke, Mrs. VIM. Stewart, Mrs
Josiah Wright and Mrs. G. B. Mac
farlane. The pastors earnestly re.
quest their various congregations
and others to lay aside business
and other interests and meet at the
places appointed for expressions O
thanksgiving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The publication q few days since of The
facsimile Of President Peahaayss letter ID
still the subject Of much comment.
IL used 10 he considered a question Cd pro.
priety to say a kind word OF the result Of q
treatmeat other than that prescribed by q
regular practitioner aud the time was when
a man using an advertised remedy did 90
more or less sarrentitiously. However, this
has happily given away to u broader and
more liberal view OF things, tsritied in Mr..
fes'sstyss frank expression that he knows oil
no , lid reason why cammeadation should
not lie equally as hearty In one instance as
in the other.
Certainly this would appear fair In the face
Of the facts. He was assured that the injury
would confine him to the house for three
weeks or more, yet in three days use of the
Oil he was ont u about his duties as ii
nothing had happened. Surely q remedy
that will SO practically demonstrate its elf.
caey n that has stood foremost, as has Sc.
Jacobs Oil, upward of ten years as unap-
rroachabie for the eradication of pain, d
justly entitled 10 rank as q standard
That many physicians prescribe it is as true
rs that many physicians use it, and it is only
thfse of the very old school who, true 20
ancient doctrines, can see no good in il. be-
cattse 1t is made known to the world. Not
long since one of these dropped a confidential
n.49s TO a friend requesting three bottles be
sent Tor his personal Use Immediately, as
without it his hands were simply no hands
al II, but continued he, s.for Heavens
sake don't say | said So" This is literally
true.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
SLAVES TO OPIUM.
Startling Disclosures by a Drug.
gist of This City-A Fearful
Habit.

care there any slaves to opium
In Mexico? 2" asked a LEDGER re-
porter of an attache of a drug house
in this city this afternoon.
"Slaves to opium? Well, /
should say so. We have a great
many customers who purchase the
drug regularly for no other pur-
pose than to satisfy their craving
for it. The habit is a dreadful one.
Opium victims are usually hope
less, helpless slaves, with a weak
ened mind, lack of energy, rapidly
drifting into imbecility and untime-
ly graves"
"You say there are a great many
victims in Mexico; are there any
in the country ?"
"Some OF our best customers live
the country. When a person
once becomes a slave to the habit
there seems to be no hope. A
druggist of experience will know
an opium eater the moment he sets
his eye on him. There is some
thing peculiar about the victim
which is noticeable at once, and
which cannot be concealed. What
are the pleasant effects of the
drug? / don't know as there are
any pleasant effects. A stupor
generally follows the taking of the
drug, but that can hardly be called
pleasant. You would be surprised
to learn the names of some of those
who are confirmed opium eaters.
The drug is taken generally in little
pills, which are rolled in the fng-
ers and then swallowed. The best
opium comes from Smyrna, and is
the juice of the poppy, with which
the fields of Asia and some Eastern
countries are sown the same as
those of this country are planted
In wheat and oats.
Zone of the worst features of the
opium habit is the deadening of
mental and moral sensibilities in
proportion as it weakens the phys
ical system and the will power
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The report that a water famine is
probable in this city was denied by
Superintendent Cunningham to-
day. He told a reporter that there
were still twenty-eight feet of water
in the reservoir, enough to last the
city . year. Nh. Cunningham says
the contract with the Wabash rail-
road allows the supply to be cpt
off from that company at any time
q famine is thought possible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

Harrison Scott, who was SO ter
ribly beaten by a mob Wednesday
night. claims to know two or three
of those who composed the party.
The LEDGER has been given to I'M
derstand by friends of the accused
that at least one of them can easily
prove an alibi.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
MIrIIaAN AGAIN MISSING,
His nrether-in-law Telearaphs
Frem Arkansas that he has
net Found Him.

The following telegram was re-
eeiyea Saturday by 3, L, Mo
Cord nom John II. Robinson,
hrether-ialaw of Ira Milligan,
whose mysterious disappearance
has created such a sensation fal
two weeks past;
$ I, Mseesa. Mexico, Ma
PIX. RLuFs, AK. Nov. 10
Have heard of Milligan but have
not found him, j. II, ReaiNsoN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The demurrer which said tfthere
was no cause of action, In the cases
of Muir and Kemp VS.. City of Mex
leo for $500 balance claimed for
wages during the remaining portion
of the year for which they were
employed, having been discharged
about four months after they were
appointed) was sustained by Judge
Hughes. The case will be appeal
al
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
The Windsor Folding Bed.

The ladies of Audrain and sur-
rounding counties are cordially in
vited to call and inspect this justly
celebrated upright folding bed,
which has no equal for easy work
ing and elegance, at exceedingly
low prices. The Windsor is the
best folding bed made.
J.. NJ. MENEFEE, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
THE
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NEST intimately acquainted, Under the caption
LINCOLN In THE WAR
the writer's now enter on the more important
part 81 their narrative. VIZ the early years Of
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Supplementary War Papers,
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BY 4 special offer the numbers Tor the past
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
proud of the G.. r. W."

Tue 0"S N"'o 0VHHty IROSVku'
AS a "boomer' Bob White of the
Mexico LEDGER stands at the head
of the list. He has done more for
that town than any dozen men in
it, and to him is due the credit OF
one-half, at least, of that city's
great enterprise. The citizens OF
Audrain County should feel proud
of Bob and his "Great Religious
3WeekIy.o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

To The Farmers.
We wish to insure your property
against fire and lightning in as good
companies as are in the world, at
the following rates:
Fifty cents per 800 for one year.
s1.OO per 500 for three years.
$50 per 800 for five years.
Don't pay 25 to so cents higher
than above rates and give your note
for the premium, which soon falls
into hands of attorneys and banks
for collection. KILGoRE q HOWELL,
Insurance Agents, Mexico, Mo.
Over Savings Bank. 33tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

John Daniel is developing three
or four springs on his farm and will
have water enough for the whole
neighborhood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
MONEY! MONEY!
$500, $500, $1,000, $4,000
d,5 .000.

Good farm loans can now be
placed for three or five years time
at fair rates in Audrain, Boone, Cal
laway, Randolph, Monroe, Rails
and Pike counties. Apply to
j. P. CLARK, Mexico, Mo.
Agent for. eastern capital and old
est real estate and loan agent in
Central Missouri. 45-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The Board of Directors Of the
Mining Company met at the Office
of Bassford u Tucker at $50 Fri
day, but as the meeting was a
secret one no reporter was allowed
q seat in the room. It is under
derstood that some interesting pro-
ceedincs were had.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

Samuel A. Crockett has been APP
pointed Administrator Of the estate
of John w. Berry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The Audrain deer hunters had
bad luck ON the Usage this year
Next week they are going down be.
low Columbia on a "wild goose
chase.n.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The Supreme Court has adjourn
ed till November 2sth. Nc decis-
ion has been rendered in the local
option question yet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The first counterfeit postal cards
ever known have appeared at Pitts
burg. Look out for them, and pur-
chase at the postoffiee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The stock for the company to.
handle farm machinery, etc. which
IS 10 commence business in this
city, is nearly all subscribed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

Miss ALA Cake, well known in
this city, is to be married in Ne.
vada, No., on Thanksgiving day, to
Mr.. R. McDougal, of Maryville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

MAJ. CLARK, Of Jefferson City, a
candidate for State Auditor, was in
Mexico to-day and made us a pleas
ant call. Maj, Clark has good
backing all over the State and
would make a good Auditor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The Chicago Il Alton to-day paid
through their agent, John J. Steele,
IS, 4 Is taxes on all of their prop.
erty in Audrain County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

There was o pleasant party at
the residence of =. A. Potts, in the
Southern suburbs Friday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The "boys' are deviling Joe
James, of Thompson, a good deal
about letting Morrow, the crazy
man, get away and losing his $50
| reward
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

Ernest Staples, an employee at
Nelson's saw mill, was struck on
the neck by a flying splinter
Friday, making a very painful,
though not dangerous wound,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

French & French will occupy tho
east half of the Weinand block
with their drug store in a shor
time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The Coatgworth lumber yard
property is being greatly improved
by the erection of new sheds, etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

W. i. Martein, of Clinton, il
here, after an absence Of ten years.
He says Mexico has grown so much
In that length Of time that he hard.
" knew the place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

Ed. ]. s. Jesse, Of this city,
will preach at Laddonia for another
year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

The debating society at the Jes-
Sc school house, west of this city,
held an interesting meeting FIJI
night. There was a good attend
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

w. A. Morris is putting an
elevator in his grocery store. He
will likely run it with a water
motor,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

Our business men should close
up at least a portion of the day
Thanksgiving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
Hutton not q Candidate.

From the Jefferson City Tribune.
The Mexico Iatelligencer again an
nounces that Col. Hutton will not
be a candidate for Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
To The Farmers

DoN'T fail to remember the poor
to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
THE CREDIT SYSTEM.
A True Deiineatien or the Way
That 1t Works,

ah N4u " 0NSttaIaAV AiNVN
the following graphic illustrations
Of the credit system,
Father Creaaing a newspaper mutt
tersE "Ne rise In the river, never
going to rise again, | believe, wife,
Little daughter--I wish the riv-
err would rise.a
Father-sWhy, what have you
got to do with the rivers risingsa
Little daughter--t'A great deal
papa; for then the boats would
run"
Father-"And what have YOU got
to do with the boats running, my
ehild7"
Little daughter-s.1hey would
bring the cotton down"
Father Cooking over his glassesl
And what have you got to do with
cotton bales2''
Little Daughter-"Why, if the
cotton was down, pa, you would
be able to sell it, you know
Father-"And what then?a
Little daughter-sYou would
have plenty of money!"
Father becoming more inter-
ested)-sWell?n
Little Daughter (laying her little
hand on his shoulder and looking
into his face)-s'Then you could
pay ma that $50 gold piece you Dor
rowed from her, you know, papa
Father-"And what then, my
dear?9"
Little Daughter-tThen mamma
could pay Aunt Sarah that $40 she
ows her."
Father-"Ay, indeed And what
then?n
Little Daughter-"And aunt Sa-
rah will pay Sister Jennie that dol
lar she promised to give her last
month, but didn't, eos she didn't
have no cotton-I mean money,
pa"
Father-"Well, and and what
else?" (laying down the paper and
looking at her with a half smile).
Little Daughter--"Cousin Jane
would pay Brother John his five
cents back, and he said when he
got it he would give me the hall
dime he owes me, and two dimes
to buy marbles, and this is what /
want the river to rise for, and the
big boat to rum! And / owe nurse
the other dime and must pay my
| debts"
The father looked at the mother
"There it is" he said, " we are al
big and little, like a row of bricks
Touch one, and presto /! away we
go down to my little daughter. She,
as a child, has as great an interes'
in the rise as / have. We are all
old and young, waiting for money
to buy marbles"
MI. Walter Culbertson of Fulton
and Miss Blanche Quisenberry, O
Santa Fe, were married at the res
idence of the BRIDES father, Phil
Quisenberry, in the last named
place, Friday. The bride is
well known in this city, and was
formerly a student at Harlin Col.
lege. The bridal party returned
to Fulton overland in a closed
carriage drawn by four white
horses.
"B. & L. addition" in NORTH
Mexico is an attractive portion o:
the city. This association has done
much for this city in the way o.
permanent improvements.
Ernest Staples, an employee a
Nelson's saw mill, was struck or
the neck by a flying splinte,
Friday, making a very painful
though not dangerous wound.
The Audrain deer hunters hat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

"B. & l.. addition" in North
Mexico is an attractive portion of
the city. This association has done
much for this city in the way OF
permanent improvements.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24

DR.. Reagan has located I miles
Southeast Of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-24
FOR SALE BIZ ALE LEADING

uABAER BRos,' :; s' : =; -; !:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-11-04
From Northern Idaho.

Hon. Fred I. Dubois, delegate to con-
gress from our sister territory of Idaho,
passed through town this p. m. and
found time to call at the Statesman
Office. He has lately visited every
county in his territory and reports a
wonderful progress going on in every de
partment of material wealth all over
the territory. The great mineral re-
sonrces of Cnur d'Alene in particular,
impressed him as possessing every
element of permanence and stability,
while new fields of mineral wealth in
Idaho county are rapidly assuming
equal prominence. Mr.. Dubois express
ses himself as surprised at the un-
deve eped wealth in mines and agri-
culture and pasturage he has found in
his recent canvas and is more than ever
impressed with the profound conviction
that Idaho territory has a grand and
prosperous future before it, and hopes
to be instrumental in securing the atten
tion of Congress to its undeveloped
resources. s.-JValla JValla Statesman
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-11-04
THE FOSTER MONUMENT.
Il Public Subscription Pro-
jecteg for the Purpose.

"A subscription for the purpose of
building monument over the grave
of Foster is projected. In order to
give everybody a show to throw in and
make it genuine public memorial, the
subscription of each individual should
not exceed one dollar Smaller sums
may be contributed by those who do
not feel able to give more. All names
of parties and amounts subscribed will
be ack wedged by publication in the
FREE PRESS, and the money deposited
with the county treasurer. The selec-
ton of the monument and inscriptions
for the same will be made by COM
mittee composed Of the following cit-
zens: l.. 2. Brown, w. {. Pearson,
Cyrus Overmap, Jas. Witt and F. B.
King, who will have charge of the pur-
chase and payment part of the program.
Subscriptions to the fund will be re-
ceived by John N. King, Cottonwood,
NJ. Ii. Truscott, Mt Idaho, and A. f.
Parker, Grangeville.
The following subscriptions have been
received since our last issue; subscrp-
tions will be published as they are paid !:
Receiyed IN date COL m
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-11-04
VARREN VOTES.
Snow.


! Deer hunting is at its height. thougl
no great slaughter has rewarded Mr.
/ Nmrod search up to date.
IN Navigation has closed-the mules
ha We made their last trip and will be
laid up for repairs until spring.
Riebold's Eureka ditch is progressing
finely, and unless the season closes with
a snap" will be completed this fall.
A. Benson and Chas. Leland, of the
Lewiston Teller, who have been paying
Warrens visit, departed for milder
! climate.
The families of Frank Smith and
Pony Smead have folded their tents
and fled away to the sunny banks of
the South Fork.
n. B. Wiley has finished tho second
crushing of ore from the Washington
mine-the result good-Orcutt and Helm
correspondingly happy.
The same firm are also engaged in
grading site preparatory to the erection
of an addition to their mill-to be used
for concentrating and other purposes.
Ike Orcutt has purchased John Longs
third interest in the Bulldog mine, and
together with George Brown and Bob
Dew will work the property this
winter.
A china woman died very suddenly
here sometime ago-cause natural, or
otherwise, not known, though it is reas-
enable to suppose the changed condition
of the departed celestial is not altogether
since report saith she has
visited some of her earthly admirers
got lonesome, l recon.
Y Our accomplished school marm whose
presence kept so many Of us alive during
the bultry season has gone the "Lord |
knows where" so it is safe to predict
that long before the next e9uinoctal
storm there will be bachelors lament
going about these hills, the burden of
which will be "Oh! that this too-too
solid snow would melt, thaw and restore
itself into tide of female Imagination.